• Go green for health: Living near parks may boost brain development in kids

    Go green for health: Living near parks may boost brain development in kids

    Parents, take note! Children who grow up close to parks and green spaces may develop a better attention span, a study suggests. Researchers from Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) in Spain studied data from 1,500 children, collected during 2003-2013. Previous studies have already indicated that green spaces within and surrounding schools could enhance cognitive […]

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  • Top 10 Green Tips For Children

    Top 10 Green Tips For Children

    Teaching children to care for the environment is an important parental responsibility that is crucial for their future. But sometimes helping the planet can feel overwhelming for small shoulders. Remember to encourage young children to take one step at a time when going green. The little things they can do really make a big difference. Many solutions […]

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  • Going Green for Kids

    Going Green for Kids

    Green living for kids is just as important as it is for adults. Children live what they learn and experience as they grow. Developing a respect for the environment at an early age will make a difference in your child’s future and the future of the planet. Start Teaching Green Living Early= As soon as […]

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  • Urban Kids with Asthma May Benefit from Green Space

    Urban Kids with Asthma May Benefit from Green Space

    Living near a park or other green space appeared to benefit city kids with severe asthma, especially older kids who were more likely to play outside on their own, according to researchers here. For every 305 meters (about 1,000 feet) between home and park, children had 1 extra day of asthma symptoms. In addition, children […]

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  • New York City Continues to Lead on Food Waste Recycling

    New York City Continues to Lead on Food Waste Recycling

    40% of food in America goes uneaten—it’s an almost unbelievable fact. Here in New York City, around 20% of our waste stream is food waste. For decades, this food waste has been sent to landfills where it produces methane, a potent greenhouse gas and large contributor to global warming. Instead of sending all this food […]

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